Description
Smoky-sweet twist on classic pizza with tangy barbecue sauce, tender chicken, melty Colby-Jack cheese, zesty red onion, and tangy pepperoncini. Quick and easy with pre-baked crust for perfect weeknight or game-day dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12-inch) pre-baked pizza crust
- 1 cup spicy barbecue sauce
- 2 cooked skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1 cup chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cups shredded Colby-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line baking sheet or pizza stone with parchment.
- Grill or pan-sear chicken seasoned with salt and pepper if needed; cube.
- Place crust on pan. Spread barbecue sauce evenly, leaving a small border.
- Sprinkle half the cheese over sauce. Add chicken, pepperoncini, and onion. Top with remaining cheese.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- For crispier crust, finish on pizza stone or oven rack 2 more minutes.
- Rest 2–3 minutes. Sprinkle cilantro on top. Slice and serve hot.
Notes
Pre-cooked chicken is essential for safety and quick prep.
Shred cheese fresh for best melting texture.
Avoid overloading toppings to prevent soggy crust.
Grill chicken for added smoky flavor and crisp texture.
Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days; reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 8
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 312
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 735mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 53mg
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